GIRLKIN LASHES franchise
2022 filing · February 23, 2022GrowingShares sales figures
GIRLKIN LASHES at a glance
A lash studio applying eyelash extensions and lash lifts. At the end of 2021 there were 5 GIRLKIN LASHES locations in the US, 1 franchised and 4 company-owned, so most are run by the company itself.
The business
- Franchisor
- GIRLKIN Franchise, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- First location
- 2018
- Franchisor based in
- Pikesville, Maryland
- Typical size
- 900–2,000 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $118K–$263K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $29,900
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of gross revenue, paid weekly
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 5
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 1
- Company-owned
- 4
- Change in 3 years
- +1
- Franchised locations, 2019–2021
- States
- 3
- Most in Maryland, Georgia and Washington
From GIRLKIN Franchise, LLC’s 2022 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
GIRLKIN LASHES among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | GIRLKIN LASHES | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $190,550 | Costs less than 71% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $29,900 | Lower than 81% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 5 | Fewer than 71% of franchises |
How much a GIRLKIN LASHES franchise costs
Opening one GIRLKIN LASHES costs an estimated $117,900 to $263,200. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($20,000 to $80,000) and furniture & fixtures ($20,000 to $40,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $29,900 | ||
| Lease, Utility, and Security Deposits | $3,500 | $12,500 | |
| Three Month’s Rent | $10,500 | $37,500 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $20,000 | $80,000 | |
| Signage | $2,000 | $4,000 | |
| Furniture & Fixtures | $20,000 | $40,000 | |
| Equipment | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Business License and Permits | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $3,000 | $6,000 | |
| Initial Inventory | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Insurance | $1,500 | $3,000 | |
| Training Expenses | $3,500 | $6,300 | |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $3,000 | $6,000 | |
| Additional Funds | $10,000 | $15,000 | |
| Total | $117,900 | $263,200 | |
Source: GIRLKIN Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 14
GIRLKIN LASHES franchise fee
The franchise fee is $29,900. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: GIRLKIN Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 9
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenue, paid weekly. |
|---|
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: GIRLKIN Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 10
Sales and earnings
Shares figures GIRLKIN LASHES publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: GIRLKIN Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 39
How GIRLKIN LASHES compares
Of the 101 salon franchises on this site, GIRLKIN LASHES is the 9th cheapest to open and the 65th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | GIRLKIN LASHES | Typical salon brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $118K | $303K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $263K | $531K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $30K | $45K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 5 | 26 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 75 of 101 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 101 brands in salon franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 (0) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 (+1) | 4 | +1 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: GIRLKIN Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 41
Where GIRLKIN LASHES locations are
At the end of 2021, GIRLKIN LASHES had locations in 3 states. The most are in Maryland, Georgia and Washington.
- Maryland3
- Georgia1
- Washington1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Georgia | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Washington | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Source: GIRLKIN Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 42
Who owns GIRLKIN LASHES?
GIRLKIN LASHES franchises are sold by GIRLKIN Franchise, LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From GIRLKIN Franchise, LLC’s 2022 filing, page 7.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: GIRLKIN Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, litigation on page 8, bankruptcy on page 8
GIRLKIN LASHES filings
The figures on this page come from GIRLKIN Franchise, LLC’s 2022 filing, issued February 23, 2022, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | February 23, 2022 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
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